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State

Gov. Ricketts discusses abortion, STEM education in Nebraska

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jacqueline Fernandez
At his news conference Monday on STEM education, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts also talked about abortion regulation and what he’d like to see in the next legislative session.

Politics

Lawmakers demanding fmr. President Trump’s tax returns talk after court rules in their favor

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 2:25 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Following the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling, the Ways & Means Committee said the decision showed “the law is on our side in seeking Trump’s tax returns.”

Politics

Kansas to recount abortion vote by hand, despite big margin

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 11:44 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kansas’ elections director says the state will go along with a request for a hand recount of votes from every county after last week’s decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights, even though there was a 165,000-vote difference and a recount won’t change the result.

Politics

How they voted: Inflation Reduction Act votes by Nebraska, Iowa representatives

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Here’s how the Congressional delegation from Nebraska and Iowa voted on the Inflation Reduction Act on Friday.

News

What’s next for Nebraska after no special session for abortion ban?

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 8:17 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
Consider this, 24 of 49 legislative seats are up for grabs.

News

Nebraska abortion law fight to resume in January

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Brent Weber
Coalitions on both sides of the abortion rights issue in Nebraska aimed to call the decision a victory.

Politics

Not enough support for abortion ban in Nebraska unicam to call special session

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:17 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
The Nebraska Legislature doesn’t have enough support for an abortion ban to call a special session.

Politics

Nebraska medical marijuana supporters hope to see issue on 2022 ballot

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
State officials are hoping to have the signatures on petitions to put the issue of medical cannabis on the 2022 ballot verified potentially by next week.

News

Election 2022: Abortion issues expected to draw out more midterm Douglas County voters

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Bella Caracta
Nonprofits are working on the ground to increase voter engagement in both presidential and non-presidential election years.

Politics

How they voted: Nebraska, Iowa senators vote on 2 nations’ NATO memberships

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Here’s how senators from Nebraska and Iowa voted on the NATO membership for Finland and Sweden on Wednesday.
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Politics

How they voted: 3 Nebraska, Iowa senators change PACT Act votes

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 2:40 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Here’s how senators from Nebraska and Iowa voted on the PACT Act on Tuesday.

Politics

Election 2022: Douglas County Sheriff candidates meet in union-sponsored debate

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak
The contentious race to be Douglas County’s next sheriff continued Tuesday night at a debate at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 2.

Politics

Missouri AG Eric Schmitt beats Greitens in GOP Senate race

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Eric Schmitt wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Missouri primary election.

Politics

Nebraska, Iowa lawmakers react to killing of al-Qaida leader

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 2:51 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
President Biden addressed the nation on Monday about the U.S. drone strike that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul over the weekend. Here are responses issued by Nebraska and Iowa lawmakers.

Politics

Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey reacts to Trump’s 9/11 comment

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By Jacqueline Fernandez
Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey responded Friday regarding former President Trump’s comment about 9/11.

Politics

How they voted: PACT Act votes cast by Nebraska, Iowa senators

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Here’s how senators from Nebraska and Iowa voted on the cloture vote for the PACT Act on Thursday.

Politics

Nebraska AG joins lawsuit against USDA over LGBTQ school guidance

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
More than 20 Republican attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over a Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

State

Gov. Reynolds appoints appeals judge to Iowa Supreme Court

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday announced her selection of a state appeals court judge for the Iowa Supreme Court.

State

Gov. Ricketts appoints new Nebraska state senator to Flood’s district

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 9:33 AM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Gov. Pete Ricketts is announcing his appointment to fill the Nebraska legislature’s Dist. 19 vacancy on Friday morning.

State

Nebraska AG declines to prosecute former State Sen. Groene

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
The Nebraska State Attorney General’s office confirmed to 6 News on Thursday that they will not be prosecuting former State Sen. Mike Groene.

Politics

How they voted: Right to Contraception Act votes from Nebraska, Iowa

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 2:02 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Here’s how Congressional representatives from Nebraska and western Iowa voted on the Right to Contraception Act on Thursday.

Politics

Legal battles begin over abortion pill as several states move to restrict or ban abortion

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 12:17 PM CDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Access to the abortion pill is set to be the subject of legal challenges nationwide

Politics

Illinois congressman leads “final” January 6th Committee hearing focusing on Donald Trump

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT
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By Nicole Neuman
Kinzinger and panel expected to reveal what Trump was doing as the Capitol attack unfolded.

Politics

How they voted: Respect for Marriage Act votes from Nebraska, Iowa

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Here’s how Congressional representatives from Nebraska and western Iowa voted on the Respect for Marriage Act on Tuesday afternoon.

Politics

Nebraska Sen. Sasse tests positive for COVID-19

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By NBC
Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Politics

‘It’s high time the 383 people who didn’t come back got recognized:’ Veterans celebrate ground-breaking of Desert Storm memorial in Washington

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
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By Molly Martinez
Veterans have waited 32 years to break ground on this memorial

Politics

New Nebraska GOP leadership says shift put the people in charge of the party

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
The new state GOP officials told 6 News on Thursday that computers and security cameras were removed from the Nebraska Republican Party headquarters over the weekend.

Politics

How they voted: Active Shooter Alert Act votes from Nebraska, Iowa

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 9:22 AM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Here’s how Congressional representatives from Nebraska and western Iowa voted on the Active Shooter Alert Act on Wednesday evening.

Politics

Sen. Grassley: Restricting people from traveling for abortion access unconstitutional

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 7:54 AM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley said it would be unconstitutional to restrict people from traveling across state lines for abortion access, according to the Des Moines Register.

Politics

Election 2022: Open letter fires up Douglas County Sheriff’s race

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 9:15 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
There’s a new entry into what’s becoming one of the more heated political races in the Omaha-metro: Who will be the next Douglas County Sheriff?

Politics

Gov. Ricketts comments on Nebraska GOP leadership shake-up

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Following a purge of leadership within the Nebraska Republican Party, Gov. Pete Ricketts was asked his opinion on the fallout.

Politics

Inflation at the top of minds of Nebraska lawmakers during 79th annual Nebraska Breakfast

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
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By Molly Martinez
All five members of the Nebraska congressional delegation hosted the event on Capitol Hill

State

Mike Flood sworn in as Nebraska Congressman

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 6:12 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraska State Sen. Mike Flood formally submitted his resignation Monday so he can begin his new job as Congressman.

Politics

Drama ensues during the NEGOP convention

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Kasey Mintz
Kearney played backdrop to the Nebraska Republican Party’s state convention on Saturday.

Regional

Iowa assistant AG sues Des Moines police over protest arrest

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
An assistant attorney general in Iowa is suing the city of Des Moines and its police chief over his arrest during a June 2020 racial justice protest.

Politics

Yosemite fire grows as crews protect iconic sequoias

Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park has more than doubled in size since Saturday afternoon.

Politics

Nebraska GOP leadership sees changes, chairman voted out

Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Monumental change at the Nebraska Republican Party’s state convention in Kearney Saturday.

Politics

Protesters rally at Omaha’s Memorial Park in support of abortion rights

Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Brandon Tvrdy
Less than 24 hours after the president signed an executive order to protect women’s right to the procedure - and protesters in the metro are capitalizing on the momentum.

News

State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks meets with VP to discuss abortion rights plan

Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 8:20 PM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
Democratic Congressional Candidate and State Senator Patty Pansing Brooks was at the White House on Friday.

State

Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana turn in more than 90,000 petition signatures

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana had until 4 p.m. Thursday to submit 87,000 signatures on its petition to put the medical marijuana issue on the next state ballot.

State

Raise the Wage Nebraska submits signatures to get issue on ballot

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 10:46 AM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
The group wants to raise Nebraska’s minimum wage to $15/hour by 2026.

State

Federal appeals court action impacts Nebraska medical marijuana petition requirements

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By 6 News staff reports
A federal appeals court on Wednesday effectively overturned a judge’s ruling that would have altered the signature-gathering requirements to get a medical marijuana measure on the Nebraska ballot.

State

Nebraska state senator spends Fourth of July in Ukraine

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Kevin Westhues and Gina Dvorak
While the U.S. celebrated its independence, a Nebraska State Senator was getting a closer look at a country fighting to retain that status.

News

Nebraska medical marijuana petitioners scramble for signatures ahead of deadline

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Marlo Lundak
The organization needed to gather 35,000 more signatures over the holiday weekend to get the initiative on the November ballot.

News

Hundreds in Lincoln spend Independence Day protesting against abortion restrictions

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Bayley Bischof
Hundreds of Lincoln people spent hours Monday holding up signs outside the Capitol sharing messages that read “My Body, My Choice” and “Stars and Stripes and Reproductive Rights.”

Politics

Rep. Don Bacon to host mobile office in Omaha

Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By Jacob Comer
One of Nebraska’s representatives will be hosting mobile offices in the community.

State

New laws going into effect in Iowa Friday

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 1:23 PM CDT
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By KCRG Staff
A number of new laws will go into effect in Iowa Friday, impacting everything from child care to unemployment.

Politics

Ricketts says he would consider signing Nebraska abortion ban with exceptions

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Gov. Pete Ricketts said Wednesday that he would support certain exceptions within an abortion ban should the Nebraska legislature pass one during a special session that hasn’t yet been called.

Crime

Fortenberry appealing conviction to the 9th Circuit Court

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
A day after former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry was sentenced for lying to the FBI, his attorney said an appeal was filed with the 9th Circuit Court.

State

Governor talks about religious freedom in Nebraska

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 11:48 AM CDT
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By Gina Dvorak
Gov. Pete Ricketts is planning a news conference Wednesday afternoon to commemorate Religious Freedom Week in Nebraska.
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